Early numbers for the broadcast networks covered just the 8 to 11 p.m. time frame in all time zones. And there, NBC led rivals with 12.6 million viewers; ABC was second with 11.1 million; CBS third with 8.4 million; and Fox, which aired separate coverage from its sibling cable network, had 5 million.

All except CBS were down vs. comparable ratings four years ago, and are subject to change when final ratings -- likely to be slightly lower -- are issued late Wednesday.